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Patent GB-191023940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Mechanism.
Inventor: MCDONALD MURDOCH
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1910-10-15
Granted: 1911-10-16
Abstract: 23,940. McDonald, M. Oct. 15. Mechanical systems, automatic; single - track systems; time systems; track apparatus actuating signals other than on trains; visual outdoor signals. - For signalling between trains, and for operating track signals, series of contacts 7 .. 12, Fig. 6, are placed at intervals on the track. Each contact consists of a raised part 22, one of the depressed ends being pivoted, and the other sliding between rollers 28. Under the part 22 is a roller 29 on a lever 30, another arm 33 of which is connected, by wires 36, 36<a> to the other levers 33, by wires 37, 38 to a lever in a cabin 13, and by wires 35, 35<a> to signals 14, 15, 16, 17 in front and in rear. Each signal comprises a pivoted mast 42 in a raised casing 43 with an arm 44 and a gong 45, normally held horizontally against the action of the counterweight 48, by the wire 35. Pivoted on the same shaft is a lever 55, normally held up by the mast 42, and carrying a striker 58. This lever has a springy connexion 53 to a normally-depressed gong treadle 51. The levers 33 are held, as shown, by weights 39 which, after being raised, fall slowly to reset the masts, the weights 39 being provided with valved passages 39<a>. When a train passes the treadles 7 ... 12, it raises masts in front and in the rear. If a train passes a treadle 51 before the falling weights 39 re-set the treadles and masts, the arms 58 strike the gong 45 at each wheel passage. By actuating his lever, the signalman can set the masts and treadle at danger. The movable masts may be replaced by fixed posts with movable arms, and lamps may be provided in the casings 43, the wire 35 operating a red glass screen by toothed gearing or otherwise.
Patent GB-191025045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Collapsible Hopper Windows.
Inventor: MARSHALL WILLIAM
IPC: E06B7/06
Filed: 1910-10-28
Granted: 1911-06-15
Abstract: 25,045. Marshall, W. Oct. 28. Hopper windows.-In collapsible hopper windows, the folding side cheeks B and front light C are hinged to a frame A, thus forming a selfcontained hopper which can be fitted to any ordinary window. The fixed frame A and hinged light C of the hopper are constructed of angle - iron, and the side cheeks B are of T - iron; the sections of the bars a, b<1> of the frame A and cheeks B, and the position of the pivot hinges D, E of the cheeks are such that a weather-proof joint is made between the frame A and cheeks B when opened out. Fig. 7 shows an horizontal section through the hopper, C being the closed position of the front light and C<1> the open position. The cheeks B are glazed on the outside, and are provided with cross-bars b<5> to prevent breakage of the glass by the light C. The light C and cheeks B are secured, when folded, by spring catches F, f. The hopper may also be constructed in wood.
Patent GB-191026995-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Punching or Perforating Driving Belts.
Inventor: MORRISON JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: F16G3/00
Filed: 1910-11-21
Granted: 1911-10-19
Abstract: 26,995. Morrison, J. W., and Duckett, R., [trading as Duckett & Morrison]. Nov. 21. Reciprocating-punch machines.-Relates to a machine for punching a series of rows of perforations across the ends of belts which have to be laced together. The belt is fed to the punches by intermittently-actuated feed-rollers d, d, and is guided in its journey by laterally-adjustable guides b. The feed-mechanism and the punchactuating mechanism are operated by handlevers. The upper roller d<1> of the feed-rollers which are geared together, is pressed yieldingly on the lower roller d by adjustable springs d<2>, and it carries a ratchet-wheel f operated by a pawl f<2> on a hand-lever f<1>. The ratchet-wheel f may be replaced to vary the extent of feed and stops f<3>, /4 limit the movements of the lever f. The guides b are of angle-iron formation, and are adjusted to or from each other by a double-threaded screw c. The punches, which are preferably hollow, are mounted in a vertically-movable support h pivoted to an actuating- lever i pivoted at i<1> to the machine frame. The levers i, f<1> may be so connected that the feed is effected during the ascent of the lever i. A removable punch bed of lead or other metal or alloy may be employed, above which may be fixed a slotted guide-plate to receive the end of the belt. Stout needles or awl-like devices may be substituted for the punches where the belts to be perforated are of woven fibrous material. A single punch may be employed. According to the Provisional Specification, the punch-operating lever may be provided with cam-faces to depress the punch-support, springs being employed to raise it again; the punches may also be situated between the lateral guides and the feed-rollers.
Patent GB-191104251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Casting Machines.
IPC: B41B5/06
Filed: 1910-06-22
Granted: 1911-06-26
Abstract: 4251. Marks, E. C. R., [Schriftgiesserei D. Stempel, Akt.-Ges.]. June 22, 1910. Type - casting machines; moulds.-Relates to machines of the " Foucher " class wherein the mould consists of side-blocks 16, 18, tang-blocks 22, 23, a body-slide 15 and a top-slide 20, heat-distortion being prevented by mounting the mould on a solid base 14, which is either in the form of a single casting or of a number of castings secured together. (1) The initial position of the body-slide 15 is adjustable by means of a slide 26 provided with an adjusting-screw. The mould - aperture is adjustable by means of the block 18 which is slotted to engage a lever 27 provided with an adjusting-screw 29 which passes through a nut pivoted on the lever; or, as shown in Fig. 6, the block 18, may be adjusted by means of a screwed sleeve 49, which is mounted in the base 14 and is formed with an hexagonal head which may slide in a rotatable adjusting-head 50, the block being locked in adjusted position by means of a bolt 51. (2) The matrix-support consists of a slide 32, which is mounted in guides on the base 14 and is provided with spring matrix-holding means comprising a spring-pressed pin 34 and spring-pressed levers 36, 39. The lever 36 is engaged by a spring 35, and is formed with an arm 37 which presses the matrix 21, Fig. 4, against the head 33 of the support. The lever 39 is engaged by springs 42, 44 and presses the matrix against a block 38 which is adjustably secured to the block 18 bv means of screws 40 such as the above-described screw 49. To prevent wear on the matrix during the reciprocation of the slide 32, the block 38 is provided with a loose matrixengaging plate 41, which is slidably mounted on pins on the block; moreover, the pressure of the lever 39 is reduced by arranging the spring 42 to leave its supporting-roller 43 during the outward movement of the slide. The matrix may be released by means of a lever 45, which is mounted on the pin 34, and is formed with an incline 46 and a projection 47 which are respectively adapted to engage the levers 36, 39. When the lever is turned to the left, the slide 32 is drawn back and the spring-members 34, 36, 39 are released. (3) The slide 20 is drawn from the shaft 60 by means of a block 57 which is secured to a disk 61 on the shaft 60 and engages a diagonal slot 58 in the slide. The block is carried by a spindle 55 which may be adjusted along a radial slot 59 in the disk 61 for the purpose of regulating the stroke of the slide. The pin-and-slot drive enables the slide 20 to be started and stopped without shock. The shaft 60 is driven by screw-wheel gearing 52, 56 having interrupted parts to cause the necessary " pauses " in the operation of the machine. The wheels 52, 56 may be changed for the purpose of regulating the " pauses." The driving- mechanism of the machine may be of the kind described in Specification 15,042/10.
Patent GB-191107037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trouser Presses.
Inventor: RUNTE WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A47G25/72
Filed: 1911-03-21
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 7037. Runte, W. J. March 21. Presses.-Cam lever presses having T-shaped handles C, Fig. 1, by which the top pressure boards A<1> are held spaced whether in use or not, are provided at the ends with projections which can be swung into notches E<1>, Fig. 2, in lugs standing up from the base-board. The handles are shouldered at c adjacent to each bearing B, and each end has a boss D pinned to it and provided with a projection D' or pin. On depressing the stem of the handle from the vertical, the projections enter the notches in the lugs and pressure is exerted between the upper and lower boards. A gravity pawl F<2> engaging a circular rack F on the handle spindle holds the boards together after pressure has been applied. In a modification, the ends of the handle spindle are passed through cap bearings of sheet metal screwed into each of the top boards, and the projections D<1> are integral with the spindle. The projections may be split for some distance down to engage and embrace the lug between them.
Patent GB-191108085-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Products of Concrete, Cement and the like.
Inventor: OWEN HERBERT SUMNER
IPC: B28B7/34
Filed: 1911-03-31
Granted: 1911-09-28
Abstract: 8085. Owen, H. S. April 1, 1910, [Convention date]. Moulding by dipping; moulds; processes.- Cement, concrete, and like blocks &c. are formed in paraffin-wax moulds which are removed from the articles, after setting, by heat. The moulds are produced by dipping a frame carrying formers into a bath of molten paraffin, and, where a thick-walled mould is desired, the dipping is repeated several times. Fig. 1 shows one form of apparatus for producing the mould, comprising a frame 4 carrying formers 12 and a stripping frame 11, which is operated by a hand-wheel 10. Fig. 4 shows the form of mould produced. To prevent adhesion, the surface of the formers is moistened with water, the formers being preferably made of wood, or faced with some absorbent material, such as wood, cloth, leather, &c. The moulds are placed upon a truck 21, and filled with the concrete &c. in a liquid condition, and, after setting, the truck is run into a bath 23, Fig. 5, containing water 24 heated by burners 25. The molten wax 27 rises to the surface, and is retained between partitions 26, the freed blocks being then removed for curing. Where necessary, cross-webs for strengthening the moulds are produced by using small cores 14, Fig. 1, between the formers 12. In a modification, the formers are made hollow so as to produce cored moulds suitable for the casting of hollow blocks. Fig. 20 shows a further modification of the former, comprising a fence 12<b>; Fig. 21 shows the moulds produced. Instead of dipping the formers into molten paraffin, the moulds may be produced by pouring the molten paraffin into the inverted former and draining. In making articles of concrete, the concrete is prepared by agitating the cement with warm water in a rotary drum for half an hour or more, decanting the excess of water, and adding the predetermined quantities of sand and gravel. The invention is applied to the manufacture of bricks, blocks, tiles, slabs, fenceposts, beams, drain-pipes, sewer-pipes, shingles, &c. Specifications 8086/11 and 8087/11 are referred to.
Patent GB-191110403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Erection of Re-inforced or other Concrete Structures.
Inventor: HOLLICK ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: E04G9/08
Filed: 1911-04-29
Granted: 1912-03-14
Abstract: 10,403. Hollick, A. J. April 29. Moulding structures in situ.-Temporary supports for moulds for casting beams, partitions, floors, &c in situ comprise slotted cross bearers 1, Fig. 1, longitudinals 3, and vertical supports 2, Fig. 2, for the sides of the moulds. The pitch of the slots 4, 5 varies from row to row so that the members 2, 3 can be adjusted for any desired width, and the tongues 7, which engage the slots 4, 5, are placed out of centre for the same purpose. In a modification, the cross bearers consist of two parallel battens spaced apart to form slots, and the longitudinals break joint. The supports for the floor or other moulds consist of two layers of parallel bars, one layer crossing the other lattice-wise and either pin-jointed or halved thereto. Specification 10,218/11, [Class 20 (iv), Floors &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191119637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Preventing Corrosion of Surface Condensers and the like.
Inventor: CUMBERLAND PEREGRINE ELLIOTT G
IPC: F28F19/00
Filed: 1911-09-04
Granted: 1912-06-27
Abstract: 19,637. Cumberland, P. E. G. Sept. 4. Corrosion, preventing.-Electrical apparatus for preventing corrosion in a surface condenser or the like is provided with means whereby the amount of current passing to any anode in the condenser may be controlled separately and independently. The anodes 30 in the condenser shown are connected to the source of electricity 35 in parallel, and each line c is provided with an adjustable resistance 36. An ampere-meter 37 is provided to indicate the total current in the circuits. An anode preferably consists of a circular iron body screwed to the condenser by a bolt 40, and insulated by washers and fibre sleeves around the bolt. The bolt is bored centrally to allow liquid to escape to give an indication when the anode has worn away.
Patent GB-191119949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Body of Carriages.
Inventor: SAILLARD PAUL
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1911-09-07
Granted: 1912-01-25
Abstract: 19,949. Saillard, P. Sept. 13, 1910, [Convention date]. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Luggage holders. - A carriage body, of the kind that is convertible from open to closed, is made of two separate rigid parts, and, when open, the roof portion is disposed at the rear and serves as a luggage holder. The upper part b is hinged at a, and the square window frames are hinged at d, h. The roof is hinged at d. In folding the upper part, the window frames are turned inwards, the roof c is turned down about the hinge d, and the whole structure is then swung over about the axis a, Fig. 4. The windscreen m<3> serves to close the upper part after it has been turned back.
Patent GB-191128609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Separation of Gases or Volatile Substances from Liquids.
Inventor: SOEDERLUND OLOF
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 1911-12-19
Granted: 1913-03-19
Abstract: 28,609. S÷derlund, O. Dec. 19. Ammonia, distilling; acids, distilling; spray evaporators; film evaporators. - In separating gases or volatile substances, such as ammonia and acetic acid, from dilute solutions, for example, the filter-press liquor obtained in wetcarbonizing peat, by means of a current of air or other gas circulating through a still and an absorber, precautions are taken to avoid removal of the vapour of water or other solvent from the circulating gas current, thus avoiding the loss of heat which would otherwise be necessary for the vaporization of the water &c. in the still. In particular, the temperature and the concentration of the absorbent are carefully controlled. The liquor is pre-heated by the effluent escaping from the still, and steam may be admitted to compensate for radiation losses. The liquor may be treated in bulk, film, or spray form. The absorbent may also be sprayed. The liquid may be passed through two spray evaporators in series, the gas current passing in the reverse direction. A film apparatus consists of superposed shelves or trays, over which the liquid, which is circulated by a pump, passes downwards in a zigzag path, the gas passing upwards.
Patent GB-191129296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Implements for Tapping India Rubber and like Trees.
Inventor: GADELHA JACOB DA COSTA
IPC: A01G23/12
Filed: 1911-03-28
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 29,296. Gadelha, J. da C. March 28, [Convention date]. Cutting-appliances.-A hatchet-like implement for tapping rubber and like trees comprises two symmetrical converging blades 2, 3, pivotally mounted in the recesses 4, 5 of the head or stock 1. The blades are pressed apart by a spring 18, the movement being limited by the edges 8<1> of the recesses 8 and the edges 14, 15 of the plate 16. The blades approach each other as they penetrate the bark, and a wedge-shaped incision is produced, the depth of which depends on the normal distance between the blades.
Patent GB-191200909-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Chimney Tops.
Inventor: SCHWEND JOSEPH
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1912-01-11
Granted: 1912-09-12
Abstract: 909. Schwend, J. Jan. 11. Chimney tops.-A block-built chimney top, a portion of which is shown in plan in Fig. 4, consists of corner blocks b fitted one upon another and connected by inclined louvers e which preferably are dovetailed as shown into the blocks b. Projections c on the upper surfaces of the blocks b engage with recesses in the underside of the blocks next above them. In tops for two or more flues, the intermediate blocks k, Fig. 2, have vertical grooves in which partitions l are fitted. The louvers e may be curved or recessed to improve the draught.
Patent GB-191201137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stop-valves for Steam and other Fluids.
Inventor: GREATOREX WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 1912-01-15
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 1137. Greatorex, W. H. Jan. 15. Sliding valves. - A screw - actuated sliding valve in which the valve is pressed against its seating by fluid pressure has the sliding member so constructed that the valve seatings are not left exposed to the action of the fluid. In the sliding member 10, actuated by the hand-wheel 11, is formed a through aperture, the diameter of which is greater than that of the passages 1, 2, and in this aperture a doublefaced valve is situated. The valve comprises a drum 17, one end of which forms or carries a valve face 19 and a cylindrical block 21 with lugs 22, against which bears a ring 23, separated by packing from the ring 24 forming the second. valve face. The block 21 is provided with ports 25 to admit fluid to the annular recess 18, whereby the valve faces are pressed outwards against their seats. The sliding member 10 has a forked extension 12, between the arms of which slides a spring-operated plunger 13 provided with flanges 15. As the valve is opened, the sliding member 10 is followed by the plunger 13 until the flanges 15 contact with the casing, in which position the plunger protects the lower portion of the seatings; while, when the valve is fully opened, the upper part of the extension 12 protects the remaining portion of the seatings. The posts 7 are marked at 26 to indicate the minimum desirable opening of the valve.
Patent GB-191204158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Two Stroke Cycle Internal Combustion Pumps and the like.
Filed: 1912-02-19
Granted: 1913-02-19
Abstract: 4158. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boverle, & Cie. May 16,1911, [Convention date]. Direct explosion apparatus.-Relates to internalcombustion pumps and compressors working on the two-stroke cycle, and consists in a method of operation in which the column of liquid is split into a main and an auxiliary column oscillating substantially synchronously, induction of gas or combustible mixture into an auxiliary chamber taking place during the out-strokes of the columns, and transference of the mixture to the combustion chamber and compression by the main water column in that chamber taking place during the return stroke of the columns. In the arrangement shown, the auxiliary chamber f is fitted beside the combustion chamber a and is provided with inlet valves i, k through which combustible gas is drawn in during the out-stroke of the water columns in the chambers, and a valve j through which the gas is transferred to the combustion chamber a during the return strokes. Scavenging-air valves m, n may be fitted above and below the exhaust valve o, so that, at the moment when the valve o is shut by the return of the main column of water into the chamber a, a charge of pure air is shut off in the upper part of the chamber into which the combustible gas is injected through the perforated pipe l. When the pump has to deliver against a small head of pressure, the lower portion b of the combustion chamber may be made of greater area than the expansion portion a.
Patent GB-191205943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spraying or Ejecting Liquids.
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 1912-03-09
Granted: 1912-11-07
Abstract: 5943. Blake, H. T., and Blake Bros. March 9. Piston valves; actuating.-The valve shown in Fig. 3 for use in apparatus for spraying or ejecting liquids comprises a perforated tube a capable of sliding longitudinally in the casing or fitting p by means of a screw cap c which engages between a shoulder a n d a screwed collar a<5> as shown. The head a<2> of the valve is adapted to seat upon a soft seating p<1>. A stuffing-box p<3> packs the valve member as shown.
Patent GB-191207896-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shoulder Strap for Carrying Luggage.
Inventor: SPETTER JULES
IPC: A45F3/14
Filed: 1912-04-01
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 7896. Spetter, J. April 1. Equipments.-Parcels are carried by a hook d at the lower end of a strap c connected by straps b to a symmetrically-shaped saddle-piece a, which fits over either shoulder. In use, one arm is placed through the loop formed by the straps b, and the saddlepiece is held in position by adjustable straps e, f, which pass round the wearer and under his other arm. An elastic insertion f is let into one of the straps. The device is worn inside or outside the coat or shirt, and the strap c may pass down through the coat sleeve.
Patent GB-191208559-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for Determining Position by Means of Electromagnetic Waves.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
IPC: G01S1/02
Filed: 1912-04-11
Granted: 1912-07-11
Abstract: 8559. Thompson, W. P., [Ges. f³r Drahtlose Telegraphie]. April 11. Bearings determining wirelessly; aerials; directive wireless signalling.-In a method of determining the bearings of a ship &c., using directive transmitters and non-directive receivers, the transmitter first emits a non- directive time signal, which indicates the commencement of its rotation, and then, at certain pre-arranged times, directive signals are given in a pre-arranged initial direction and in a pre-arranged direction of rotation, so that the direction of the transmitting-station can be determined from the time-interval between the time signal and the highest and lowest strengths of the directive signals. The receiving-apparatus may comprise a chronometer, the pointer of which moves synchronously with the rotating transmitter. The transmitter may consist of a non-directive umbrella-shaped aerial 1 and a number of inclined aerials 2, supported from a common mast 6, and successively brought into communication with the transmitting-apparatus by means of a rotary switch 3, 4, common to all.
Patent GB-191208707-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hand-shield.
Inventor: GLADSTONE ROBERT
IPC: A41D13/08
Filed: 1912-04-12
Granted: 1913-02-20
Abstract: 8707. Gladstone, R. April'12. Body armour.-A metal hand-shield for policemen &c. consists of a main portion a, an upturned portion a<1> affording protection for the elbow, a handle c, a sight-hole b, an arm-strap d which passes through loops on a pad e, and a strap f by which the shield is slung over the shoulder when not in use.